Chapter 63

When Lucien heard 'Malfoys' he immediately spun around

"Obcido!" He shouted, killing Corban on the spot.

The Yaxley family's eyes went wide with shock, Vega took this chance to launch her hypnotic eyes, the next one to move was the celestial elf, he appeared next to Jared Yaxley and his son instantly beheading them.

Leanna threw a bolt of lightning into the ċhėst of Corban's wife.

"Stop!" Lucien shouted. a blade was now pressed against Maximo's throat, blood ran down his neck from the spot of contact

Lucien had stopped the celestial elf from killing Maximo.

"You had no idea about the diary or the Basilisk in the chamber of secrets. But, you still disappointed me, Maximo. I know you did not really marry Jenny, it was an excuse to keep you from school. you asked why and he simply told you it was dangerous" Lucien began to explain his action to Maximo

"You were content with his explanation, But you did not warn me of this danger, your friend, Maximo. And you even stopped Jenny from writing because your father told you so." Lucien continued

Maximo was shaking with terror at this point. He had now realized one letter could have saved his life.

"Because your father had to be killed fast, you will receive his punishment." Lucien then turned to Jenny " I should kill you outright, Someone as strong and beautiful as you are. Oppressed by such swine, you still have your uses though."

Lucien gestured for Leanna to come to him.

"In one of the Bennett grimoires, I read a spell that can block a witches power," Lucien told her as he placed his hand on her head.

A sharp pain went through Leanna's brain and soon after a spell appeared.

"Use the spell on the girl and I'll take care of Maximo" Lucien ordered

Leanna and Lucien place their hands on Maximo and Jenny's head and began to say the incantation to block Maximo's and Jenny's magic

"Phasmatos Tribum, Exum Sue, Redem Su Pas Quo." they began to chant in unison

when the incantation finished, Maximo and Jenny could no longer feel any magic in their bodies. Maximo couldn't stop shaking. Never in his life had he heard about a spell that could strip a wizard's power.

"Leanna, watch her. Maximo and I are going to go for a little talk" Said Lucien as he took Maximo away to the next room

"Lucien, I-I'm sorry. I-I didn't kn-now what my father was planning" Maximo tried to beg forgiveness

"How easily you push the blame to your father. I respect your father for playing the game. He knew the plan, he knew about the diary. which means he talked to Lucious Malfoy. That was not allowed, He didn't warn me, I ȧssume he wanted me dead, strike two. He stopped you from writing me letters about the impending danger, Conspiracy, strike three. He had to die"

Lucien waved his arm and conjured a chair and threw Maximo on it. with the twist of his wrist, Lucien locked Maximo down.

"I don't have time for games, so this will be quick." Lucien the twist his hand again and pain ȧssaulted Maximo's body. Clenching his fist, Lucien tied Maximo's intestines into multiple knots. Lucien finally waved his hand and magical force castrated Maximo.

"From now on, you are to do what I say, When I say it. do you understand?" Lucien asked

Maximo couldn't bear the pain any longer proceeded to fall unconscious. Lucien placed a hand on Maximo and cast a tracking spell on him to keep track of his movements.

In the main hall, Jenny sat on the couch, paralyzed by fear. Lucien walked into the room shortly after Maximo's wailing had died down. Jenny thought the worst and ȧssumed Maximo was killed.

"Do you have anything to say?" Lucien looked a Jenny awaiting a reply

"Lucien, I had no idea" Tears streamed down Jenny's face.

"Crucio.." Pain ran wild through Jenny's body as she convulsed and fell to the floor

As the room watched Jenny's body contort in pain, Leanna walked over to

"We can still use her, Lucien. "

Lucien simply shook his head. Lucien had all he needed to swallow the house of Yaxley

While Jenny was in pain, Maximo slowly walked out of the room and made his way to Jenny. Lucien stopped the torture curse for a moment. Maximo falls next to Jenny and pulls her into an embrace as she sobs due to the lingering feeling of pain.

Jenny saw Maximo and was excited, she now felt hope. Jenny figured if Maximo was still alive, then Lucien couldn't bear to kill his friends. After my punishment everything will be alright, she told herself

Soon that light her in eyes began to fade as pain tore into her ċhėst. Looking down, Jenny saw a blade lodge into her heart. Maximo was the one to wield it

"Decrusto.." Lucien cast a spell with Maximo's wand, Lucien walked close to Maximo and place a hand on his head and used the memory charm to alter the events in his mind of the entire day.

Lucien waved his hand it took all of the bodies in the room, leaving Maximo holding a lifeless Jenny. When the new memories began to take effect, Maximo proceeded to stab her some more.

On his way out Lucien spoke to the head house elf and told him to go find Janet Bell(Yaxley) the bastard daughter of Corban Yaxley, though, Lucien refers to her as Jannabell. She had become the official heiress of the House of Yaxley, some years ago but, never claimed her birthright. However, Lucien would soon take care of that.

Apparating back to the Dubois Castle. Leanna felt they still had unfinished business.

"Lucien, what about the Malfoys, that guy was talking about?"

"They didn't betray me, the Yaxleys did. And after I learned about Voldemort's secret, It would be unwise to barge in there without knowing his status."

Lucien continued to walk into the castle as if Leanna's concerns were of no importance

"the horcuxes, like the Gilbert ring?"

Leanna finally realized, why Lucien was in no rush to barge into the Malfoy's. It was not fear or mercy. Lucien just had moves he still needed to make in order to end the game forever.

Lucien stopped and turned to face Leanna

"Exactly, except I believe, Voldemort has chosen the traditional way and split his soul into many pieces. I don't know how many, and I don't know where they are. That's why I'm playing this slow game of chess even though I have an army behind me"

Lucien sat Leanna down on the couch and explained how he obtained control of the black market and the roles the pure-blood families actually played in his bigger scheme. He then gave her an option, To stay and fight in the war that was to come or to go to Mystic Fall